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Washington Football Team: Risers and fallers following loss to Giants

By Jacob Troutman

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - OCTOBER 18: Daniel Jones #8 of the New York Giants is tackled by Landon Collins #26 of the Washington Football Team during their NFL game at MetLife Stadium on October 18, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - OCTOBER 18: Daniel Jones #8 of the New York Giants is tackled by Landon Collins #26 of the Washington Football Team during their NFL game at MetLife Stadium on October 18, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) /
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LANDOVER, MARYLAND – OCTOBER 04: Quarterback Robert Griffin III #3 of the Baltimore Ravens throws a fourth quarter interception while being hit by defensive tackle Daron Payne #94 of the Washington Football Team at FedExField on October 04, 2020 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MARYLAND – OCTOBER 04: Quarterback Robert Griffin III #3 of the Baltimore Ravens throws a fourth quarter interception while being hit by defensive tackle Daron Payne #94 of the Washington Football Team at FedExField on October 04, 2020 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) /

Stock Up: DT Daron Payne

I could have chosen anyone on the defensive line. Montez Sweat and Chase Young were their usual dominant selves. Jonathan Allen was rock solid against the run and forced some pressures. Tim Settle was solid. Even Ryan Kerrigan, the veteran, logged a sack. Despite only having one sack, the defensive line played very well against the Giants.

For the “stock up,” however I chose to pick someone who never gets enough credit: Daron Payne. He was flat-out dominant against New York. He was constantly in the backfield against the run. His bullrush when he pass rushed caused issues for Daniel Jones. Like always, Daron Payne was causing havoc. Due to a star-studded defensive line room, he never gets enough credit. Against New York, however, he stood out.

Daron Payne is growing into a dominant run defender with a lot of upside to become a better pass rusher in the future. He is still so young, considering it’s his third year in the league as well. Daron Payne is a problem. Daron Payne’s stock is continuing to rise.

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